US Bridges

MS-6743 (belt Ave) over Sugar Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 1.3 MI NW 55 & 9 · Structure no. 057782300000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

MS-6743 (belt Ave) over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying MS-6743 (belt Ave) over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 75 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMS-6743 (belt Ave)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.3 MI NW 55 & 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.49619, -88.97582
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was MS-6743 (belt Ave) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is MS-6743 (belt Ave) over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does MS-6743 (belt Ave) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is MS-6743 (belt Ave) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns MS-6743 (belt Ave) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.